Controls - Suzuki Intruder VL1500B Owner's Manual

ACCESSORY INSTALLATION
GUIDELINES
• Install aerodynamic-affecting accesso-
ries, such as a fairing, windshield, back-
rests, saddlebags, and travel trunks, as
low as possible, as close to the motorcy-
cle and as near to the center of gravity
as is feasible. Check that the mounting
brackets and other attachment hardware
are rigidly mounted.
• Inspect for proper ground clearance and
bank angle. Inspect that the accessory
does not interfere with the operation of
the suspension, steering or other control
operations.
• Accessories fitted to the handlebars or
the front fork area can create serious
stability problems. This extra weight will
cause the motorcycle to be less respon-
sive to your steering control. The weight
may also cause oscillations in the front
end and lead to instability problems.
Accessories added to the handlebars or
front fork of the machine should be as
light as possible and kept to a minimum.
• Certain accessories displace the rider
from his or her normal riding position.
This limits the freedom of movement of
the rider and may limit his or her control
ability.
• Additional electrical accessories may
overload the existing electrical system.
Severe overloads may damage the wir-
ing harness or create a dangerous situa-
tion due to the loss of electrical power
during the operation of the motorcycle.
• Do not pull a trailer or sidecar. This
motorcycle is not designed to pull a
trailer or sidecar.
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